dad – Lorena Haldeman

The last few months, I've been helping my aunt and uncle decide what to do with their manuscripts, correspondence, papers, and library. They're not planning...

Souvenirs

When you want to punch a holiday in the throat

Posted By Lorena

Dear Goddamn Diary; I don't know why this year in particular - what makes this year any different than the last sixteen - but I'm...

Souvenirs

Ghost

Posted By Lorena

I love a good ghost story, especially haunted houses. But do I believe in ghosts? Hmm. Well, I'd have to believe in an afterlife in...

Rants

Ruminations on Self-Employment: Staying Upbeat… or, not.

Posted By Lorena

One of my old Regional Managers, back when I worked at a Big Box Bookstore, used to say that "energy comes from the top." Meaning,...

Navel Gazing Souvenirs

Hello, evening

Posted By Lorena

A lot of my evenings since the birthday party have looked like this. Pajamas, knitting, a little drinkie, and (until I ate them all) a...

Souvenirs

Dad’s old train set

Posted By Lorena

Dusty, and could use some touching up, but still just as loved (by me) as when my dad opened it for Christmas some time in...

music

Thank you, Aunt Gay and Uncle Joe!

Posted By Lorena

Aunt Gay and Uncle Joe surprised me with some tickets to see Michael Smith last night, a singer/songwriter out of Chicago, whose music I was...

Souvenirs

Inscribed

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Navel Gazing

Five phrases I’ve taken to heart

Posted By Lorena

There is nothing neither good nor bad but thinking makes it so. Shakespeare, from Hamlet. I think that's true. A lot of what happens around,...

Deb Roby on More Than a Little Tired: The State of the PlaceJanuary 26, 2026
So I'll be honest. I saw this photo above and had an overwhelming urge to fly all the way over…
Lynn on More Than a Little Tired: The State of the PlaceJanuary 26, 2026
If you can draw a line through even one item on your vacation to-do list, you will have succeeded!
Joe Haldeman on More Than a Little Tired: The State of the PlaceJanuary 26, 2026
Whew! The State of the Place is really in a state! Glad things are starting to get better. Unca Joe
Paula on Hoover; not just a vacuum cleanerJanuary 24, 2026
Good on you, Lore! Hang in there -- PLEASE
Quinn on Too angry to writeJanuary 22, 2026
I worry about how unhinged people can be, but understand why you think this way. I agree with what you're…